Questions and Answers
Which of the following is included in the definition of domestic violence?
What is sometimes called intimate partner violence?
Domestic violence
Match the term with its definition:
Domestic violence = Crimes of violence committed by a current or former intimate partner Intimate partner = A person with whom one has a close personal relationship Intimate partner violence = Physical, sexual, or emotional abuse by a current or former partner CDC definition of intimate partner violence = Includes physical violence, sexual violence, and stalking
Domestic violence can include ___ abuse.
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An intimate partner does not need to have regular contact with the other partner.
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Who can be considered an intimate partner?
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Study Notes
Domestic Violence Definition (U.S. Department of Justice)
- Domestic violence encompasses crimes of violence (felony or misdemeanor) by intimate partners or former spouses.
- Applies to individuals with a shared child or who have cohabited with the victim.
- Extends to individuals under domestic violence laws of the jurisdiction receiving grant funding.
- Protects any adult or youth victim from acts committed by designated individuals.
Domestic Violence Definition (Office on Women's Health)
- Also referred to as intimate partner violence.
- Includes various abusive behaviors such as physical, sexual, emotional abuse, sexual coercion, and stalking.
- Occurs within a context of a current or former intimate relationship, signifying emotional or sexual closeness.
CDC Definition of Intimate Partner Violence
- Comprises physical violence, sexual violence, stalking, and psychological aggression (coercive tactics).
- Defined as acts perpetrated by a current or former intimate partner, which may include spouses, dating partners, or ongoing sexual partners.
Definition of Intimate Partner
- An intimate partner is characterized by emotional connectedness, regular contact, physical interaction, and shared life experiences.
- The relationship does not need to encompass all traits; emotional involvement and familiarity are sufficient.
Scope of Intimate Partner Relationships
- Includes various types of partnerships: married spouses, common-law, civil union, domestic partners, as well as boyfriends, girlfriends, and dating partners.
- Intimate partner relationships may involve cohabitation or exist without living together.
- Relevant for both opposite-sex and same-sex relationships, as well as for those who share a child from a previous relationship.
- Definitions may vary by state regarding what constitutes a former intimate partner.
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